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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,595

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $10,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,288

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $10,919

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420172017
ModelEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,650 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $30,068 $43,315 $50,839
Navigation system 795    
3.6L V6 1,500    
Mud guards 300    
Class II trailer hitch 355    
Floor mats 80    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,295 1,995 1,995
Sunroof 995    
AWD 1,750    
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Cargo mat   100 100
All-weather floor mats   120 120
Cargo cover   130 130
Roof rack crossbars   140 140
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Navigation system 700    
3.6L V6 1,320    
Mud guards 264    
Class II trailer hitch 312    
Floor mats 71    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140 1,895 1,895
Sunroof 876    
AWD 1,662    
Rear bumper protector   71 71
Cargo mat   95 95
All-weather floor mats   114 114
Cargo cover   124 124
Roof rack crossbars   133 133
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Options (change) 7,070 4,155 2,560
Options (change) 6,345 3,947 2,432
Destination 875 945 945
Total Price $39,595 $50,455 $56,740
Total Invoice $37,288 $48,207 $54,216

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,992
Model Year201420172017
ModelEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine301hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$39,595$50,455$56,740
Adjustments for Features0-4,110-9,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,595$46,345$46,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$570
Total Invoice$37,288$48,207$54,216
Adjustments for Features0-3,927-9,388
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,288$44,280$44,828
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$548

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420172017
ModelEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,150$11,260$16,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,110$9,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,927-9,388

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142017
ModelEquinoxExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in112.6 in
Length187.8 in198.3 in
Width72.5 in78.9 in
Height66.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,083 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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